It’s Ironic…or is it?

The purpose of this lesson is to introduce to students the various types of irony. When examining an excerpt from "The Cask of Amontillado", students will be expected to identify and analyze how and why an author would choose to incorporate irony into their writing.

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Subject(s): English Language Arts

Grade Level(s): 9

Intended Audience: Educators

Suggested Technology: Computer for Presenter, Internet Connection, LCD Projector

Instructional Time: 1 Hour(s) 30 Minute(s)

Keywords: irony, figurative language, ironic, figures of speech, The Cask of Amontillado, Edgar Allan Poe, dramatic, situational, verbal irony

Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan, Worksheet, Presentation/Slideshow, Video/Audio/Animation, Text Resource

Instructional Design Framework(s): Direct Instruction, Cooperative Learning

Resource Collection: CPALMS Lesson Plan Development Initiative

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